Surfers Martini – Citrus Vodka and Dry Vermouth Cocktail

The Surfers Martini is an extra-dry citrus-vodka Martini built around a vermouth-rinsed glass. Citrus vodka supplies the main flavor, while a lemon twist adds fresh aroma without introducing juice or sweetness.

Extra-Dry by Design

The vermouth never becomes a full ingredient in the glass. It coats the inside, leaves a thin herbal trace, and lets the chilled citrus vodka stay firmly in front.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Citrus vodka – provides the spirit base and lemon-citrus character.
• Dry vermouth – lightly seasons the glass.
• Lemon twist – adds fresh citrus oils.

A neutral vodka can work if paired with a generous lemon twist, though the citrus character will be subtler.

Equipment

Use a mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer, and chilled cocktail glass.

Citrus Without Juice

This drink gets its brightness from flavored vodka and expressed lemon oil rather than fresh juice. That keeps the texture clear, dry, and firmly in Martini territory.

Substitutions & Variations

Use lime-flavored vodka and a lime twist for a sharper variation. For a wetter drink, stir a quarter ounce of dry vermouth with the vodka instead of only rinsing the glass.

Helpful Tips

Freeze or thoroughly chill the glass before mixing. Use fresh, dense ice and stir until the vodka is very cold; temperature and dilution are critical in a drink with so few ingredients.